Shutdown Affects US Economy, Continues Into Second Week
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, with growing disruptions across the country due to the standoff between Pres. Donald Trump and Congress.
Air travel, tax services, and national parks are among the sectors feeling the strain. Over 250,000 federal employees missed paychecks this week, and another two million could go without pay by next week.
If the shutdown is not ended by the Pentagon's payday on Wednesday, Oct. 15, military personnel will begin missing pay for the first time in decades, affecting airports from Dallas to Washington, D.C.
No signs of resolution in the standoff between Pres. Donald Trump and Congress.
Author's summary: Shutdown affects US economy and continues.